In The Spotlight

Have you ever spent time on a creative project only to find that you feel so much better afterwards?  Maybe you feel a sense of a clearer perspective on what had been troubling you or that you are in a better mood.  Art has that effect on us and yet,…

Winter Wonderland has brought a glow to downtown Bel Air! Now in its third year, Main Street looks magical lit up by thousands of warm white lights which will be on every evening now through January 2, 2022. Saturdays are extra special through December 18th when you can enjoy a…

Sunday November 28, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, is Artists Sunday, the day to shop with local artists, creators, and makers. More than 550 communities, including Bel Air, and 4,200 individual artists, artisans and craftspeople are participating in the nationwide art-shopping movement, now in its second year. A gift of the…

On October 28th, a mural dedication was held at 115 North Bond Street to celebrate the completion of the mural that honors Harford County Medal of Honor recipient Alfred B. Hilton.  Many members of the community came together to bring this beautiful piece to Bel Air which honors the rich…

Maryland Center for the Arts hosted another successful Harford Plein Air event this past weekend. We love seeing the work that the juried artists created in Harford County over the last few months and having the opportunity to keep those painting in homes across the area. Paintings of pastoral settings,…

The Bel Air Festival for the Arts will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021 and is one of the most anticipated events of the year in Bel Air. Featuring over 350 juried artisans from across the mid-Atlantic, the Festival brings the community together to share a love of quality…

Sunday nights in the summer are for live music in Bel Air! Whether you prefer acoustic guitars, big band, or jazz, the Town of Bel Air welcomes you with a variety of free concerts this summer! We have a long-standing tradition of offering great outdoor musical entertainment in the Arts…

The Maryland State Arts Council and the Maryland Department of Commerce announced Tuesday, June 1, 2021 that Bel Air has been re-designated as an Arts & Entertainment District through June 30, 2031.  Bel Air is one of 29 districts in the State of Maryland. Encompassing approximately 98 acres in the…

The Bel Air Farmers’ Market is headed into its 46th season. In a County known for its rich agricultural history, it will come as no surprise that there are over 50 vendors that participate in the weekly tradition in downtown Bel Air.   If you’ve never attended the weekly Bel…

It’s back! The Harford Artists’ Association kicks off the New Year with its annual Starving Artists Exhibit at their gallery in Bel Air. With its location just off Main Street behind the Armory, Harford Artists Gallery is just steps away from other great shopping at Armory Marketplace and throughout downtown Bel Air. Plus, it’s a great place to visit on a winter afternoon before or after you enjoy a meal at one of Bel Air’s many local eateries.